Herbal Extract
Eurycomax Optimized Tongkat Ali Complex
Also known as: Tongkat Ali, Eurycoma longifolia, LongJack, Malaysian Ginseng
A standardized Tongkat Ali extract marketed for testosterone support and male vitality. Contains bioactive compounds including quassinoids and glycoproteins traditionally used in Southeast Asian medicine.
Primary uses
- Testosterone support
- Male sexual function
- Athletic performance
- Energy and vigor
How it works
- May enhance testosterone production via LH signaling
- Supports luteinizing hormone release
- Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects
Dosage
- Typical range
- 200-400 mg daily of standardized extract
- Timing
- With meals
- With food
- Recommended to enhance absorption
- Duration
- Benefits may take 2-4 weeks to manifest; studies typically evaluate 8-12 week duration
- Special populations
- Not recommended for women or individuals sensitive to hormonal effects
Forms
- Capsule· 70/100
Safety
Common side effects
- Mild insomnia (if taken late in day)
- Increased heart rate
- Mild gastrointestinal upset
Contraindications
- Hormone-sensitive cancers
- Pregnancy/nursing
- Uncontrolled hypertension
Evidence notes
Multiple RCTs show modest improvements in testosterone levels and sexual function in men; Eurycomax is a proprietary standardized extract with published research support. Evidence is solid but effect sizes are moderate.
Grade B: Some human trials support key claims; further confirmation needed.
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